Zachary Boddy
Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft.
For years, Zachary has developed their skills to become more adept at researching, interviewing, reviewing, and writing to always deliver industry-leading content and information to Windows Central readers. Zachary has worked closely with major video games industry members such as Mojang Studios, Obsidian Entertainment, Playground Games, and even Microsoft itself on interviews, reviews, and breaking news, has led site-wide coverage on important titles like Minecraft and Forza Horizon 5, and continues to provide unique editorial content on a variety of topics that can only be found on Windows Central. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.
Latest articles by Zachary Boddy

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.50 update arrives with Spectator Mode, new skins, and more
By Zachary Boddy published
Spectate This Mojang Studios is finally releasing the 1.19.50 patch update for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, which includes new features, plenty of fixes, and more.

Xbox's Games with Gold continues to be terrible in December 2022
By Zachary Boddy published
Games Aren't Good Xbox has just announced the latest Xbox Games with Gold, further driving home the decreasing value of Microsoft's least-loved gaming subscription.

The BEST Xbox Cyber Week deals: Series X consoles, games, accessories, & more
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Deals Cyber Week is packed with the best Xbox deals on consoles, games, accessories, and so much more. Windows Central is finding the greatest sales right here.

Xbox's latest gag gift is a hoodie for your controller
By Zachary Boddy published
Snug Controller The Xbox Gear Shop is the home of official Xbox merch and apparel... And some hilarious gag gifts, like the new Xbox Mini Controller Hoodie.

Best Cyber Monday Xbox gift cards and Game Pass deals
By Zachary Boddy published
Game Pass Deals Fill your Xbox wallet and your Game Pass subscription with these awesome Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on gift cards and more.

This Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 deal beats Microsoft's pitiful Cyber Monday offering
By Zachary Boddy published
Elite Slice The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 doesn't often go on sale, and this Amazon discount does beat what Microsoft is offering for Cyber Monday.

The Xbox Series S just hit its lowest price AGAIN with this Cyber Monday deal
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Series Savings The Xbox Series S has enjoyed plenty of sales for Black Friday, but none have been as impressive or aggressive as a full $80 at Woot, bringing the price down to a staggering $220.

Best Cyber Monday Xbox Series X, S console deals
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Deals Buying an Xbox console can be a major purchase that'll last you years. Fortunately, we've found the best Cyber Monday deals on Xbox Series X and S consoles.

Best Cyber Monday Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) controller deals
By Jennifer Young, Zachary Boddy last updated
Cloud Gaming Deals Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you play Xbox games anywhere, and the best Cyber Monday deals on Xbox Cloud Gaming controllers and devices make it better.

Best Cyber Monday racing wheel and flight sim yoke deals for Xbox and PC
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Wheels and Yokes Whether you play racing games or flight simulators, we've compiled a list of the very best Cyber Monday deals on Xbox and PC racing wheels and yokes.

Best Cyber Monday Xbox and PC gaming headset deals
By Jez Corden, Brendan Lowry, Zachary Boddy published
Headset Deals The best Cyber Monday deals on Xbox and PC gaming headsets can saving you buckets of cash on a new wired or wireless headset.

Score a premium Thrustmaster racing wheel and free gift card with this Cyber Monday deal
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Premium Racing Dell is offering a sweet Black Friday promotion on this premium Thrustmaster racing wheel for Xbox and PC, with over $200 in savings and gifts.

After denying Windows phones, Snapchat finally arrives on the Microsoft Store
By Zachary Boddy published
Snapchat on Windows Windows phones are long gone, but that didn't stop Snapchat from eventually making it to the Microsoft Store...as a Progressive Web App.

Best Minecraft Black Friday deals 2022
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft Deals Black Friday is returning for another year of huge savings, including on a wide variety of Minecraft toys, gifts, and merch. Here are the very best Minecraft Black Friday deals.

Vampire Survivors to get free update with new Achievements, secret, and stage
By Zachary Boddy published
More Vampires Vampire Survivors is getting a free update on all platforms that will add two new Achievements, an undiscovered secret, a challenge stage, and more for players.

Minecraft Preview 1.19.60.24 brings new Minecraft 1.20 features and changes
By Zachary Boddy published
Head Notes Minecraft Preview 1.19.60.24 is now rolling out to players, with the exception of iOS, with a host of new features, changes, and fixes, including for the upcoming Minecraft 1.20 update.

Report: The FTC may try to block Xbox's Activision Blizzard acquisition
By Zachary Boddy published
News The FTC is currently investigating the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft, and those investigations could result in a major antitrust lawsuit, according to three sources at the FTC.

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 enters pre-release testing with new snapshot
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 Pre-Release 1 is now available to testers, with the snapshot including a handful of additional technical changes. The full update should be arriving in a few weeks.

The Xbox Series S is the best big gaming gift to buy in 2022
By Zachary Boddy published
S Power The Xbox Series S is one of the best possible gift options for 2022, as a current-gen console packed with high-end technology and an attractive price.

Best Xbox mouse and keyboard games 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Alternative Controls Xbox consoles support mouse and keyboard in addition to controllers, and many games can take advantage. Here are the best Xbox games that support mouse and keyboard.

Razer Blade 14 gets 'Mercury' colorway and USB 4 support
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Silver Edge Razer is releasing its AMD-powered Blade 14 gaming laptop in a silver "Mercury" colorway, which joins the existing Black and Quartz colors, with USB 4 support coming to all 2022 models.

Best keyboards for Xbox in 2023
By Zachary Boddy published
Key Control We've compiled a list of the very best Xbox keyboards to pair with your current-gen Xbox Series X|S console, to eke out the most performance in-game.

Blizzard games like Overwatch and World of Warcraft are being pulled from China
By Zachary Boddy published
Losing Games The long-term agreement between Activision Blizzard and NetEase has fallen apart.

Xbox November Update brings new Captures app, Wish List notifications, and much more
By Zachary Boddy published
Features Galore 🔥 Xbox is in the process of releasing the Xbox November Update to players, with a plethora of new features and improvements targeted toward Xbox consoles.

Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w46a lets you make a symphony of mob noises
By Zachary Boddy published
Mob Music 🎵 Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w46a, which makes its claim to fame with new mob head and note block interactions, which generate random mob noises.
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